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Wichita State University

Wichita, KS • public • I | American Conference
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Acceptance
94.9%
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Grad Rate
51%
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Cost
$23,399 / $33,584

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large)
Student Population
Undergrad: 14,506 • Total: 19,283
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Wichita, KS
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Website
www.wichita.edu
Region
Plains
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,238 (43.0%) • Female: 8,268 (57.0%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
94.9%
8,200 admitted from 8,637 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 490-630
Math: 480-620
Total: 970-1250
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
18-26
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$40
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
51.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
31.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
68.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,399
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$33,584
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,529
Out-of-state: $17,714
Room & Board
$12,420
Books & Supplies
$3,450
Students Receiving Pell Grants
31%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
American Conference
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Golf Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT
In-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$6,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$50,000 total
4 automatic scholarships (6 total)
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Common questions about Wichita State University

What is Wichita State University's acceptance rate?
Wichita State University accepts 95% of applicants, from 8,637 applications.
How much does Wichita State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,529 in-state and $17,714 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Wichita State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 26 on the ACT.
What is Wichita State University's graduation rate?
51% of students graduate within six years.